Float Mounting Art

Float mounting means your art work photograph or watercolour is suspended inside the picture frame.

Float mounting art.

Step 3. Specialty items for float mounting. First and foremost be sure to select an. We offer a few different ways to float your artwork.

When a piece is floated its raw edges are visible as opposed to mounting where the mount covers the edges with the crisp lines of the card and when you look at it from any angle there is no sign of anything which fixes it in position. How to float mount art in a picture frame step 1 cut the mat board to the size as the backboard of the frame. Step 2 cut a piece of foam core about 1 4 smaller than your art. We have a lot of fun helping our customers work out what type of framing style works best for their.

Basic framing materials and tools. They come in lengths of about six feet and can be easily purchased in frame supply. Using the photo mounting stickers center your mounted art on the board and secure. If you are not using glass in your frame put your art back in your frame and you are ready to hang your new float mounted art.

Float mounting creates a seamless presentation. What it means to float your artwork when to float. Never use any kind of adhesive process such as spray mounting or dry mounting because it will permanently alter the. Use the backboard of the frame as a template and.

Tricks of the trade you ll want to take special care when working with one of a kind artwork. One popular option is called elevated.